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Targeting Terror: Counterterrorist Raids

Author: Katz, Samuel M.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 7.8
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 12118
Points per Word 0.000165
Page Count 72
Points per Page 0.027778

Description

This book examines some of the most daring counterterrorist operations of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including the kidnapping of Abdullah Ocalan and the death of Abu Jihad.

Quick Summary

Dive into the real-life world of counterterrorist operations where elite teams pull off impossible missions, from snatching terrorist leaders to stopping attacks before they happen. Readers will grip the pages while learning about the kidnapping of Abdullah Ocalan, the death of Abu Jihad, and other top-secret missions that read like blockbuster movies. If your kid loves the mystery and action of the "I Survived" series or enjoys thrillers like "Holes," they will be hooked on these true stories of courage and calculated risk. With an AR Level of 7.8 and an interest level for middle graders and up, this book is perfect for kids ages 10 to 14 in grades 5 through 8.